Nic Lesmeister
Nic Lesmeister

About

Nic Lesmeister is an American pastor and the Executive Director of "Gateway Center for Israel”. He is also the Executive Pastor of Church & Jewish Relations at Gateway Church. Nic received a life calling to serve the Jewish people in 2011 while in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with one of his spiritual fathers, Dr. Wayne Wilks. After a successful business exit as an entrepreneur in the finance sector, Nic moved his family to Israel where in 2015 he earned a Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 2019, Nic Lesmeister led the vision to create the new "Gateway Center for Israel" as a part of Gateway Church, and serves as its Executive Director. Nic and his wife, Tabatha, have three children and live in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.

  
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Israel's New Government, the Supreme Court and West Bank violence
It's been a hectic period in Israel lately, with news stories about new elections, changing the Supreme Court, the end of democracy, terror attacks, West Bank violence, and on and on. I think I can help you understand all of this with a little more clarity.
Jewish Life, Modern Israel
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The Overlooked Strategy of Paul's Ministry
Did you know that Paul, known as the Apostle to the Gentiles, actually prioritized taking the Gospel to the Jewish people first? Nic Lesmeister examines Paul's ministry pattern and what it should mean to Christians today.
Jewish Outreach, Theology
 2 mins
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Is the Holy Land Still “Holy”?
What makes a nation "holy?" How can Israel be called the “holy land" when there is so much conflict between Israelis and Palestinians? Gateway Center for Israel's Nic Lesmeister suggests a different way of thinking about the term “holy."
Modern Israel, Theology
 2 mins
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These are the Most Jewish Cities in America
There’s no question that America is home to a very large Christian population. According to a recent Pew Research report, around 64% of Americans identify as “Christian” (210 million people). This percentage is down from around 90% in the 1970’s, but that is an article for another day. Because America is so heavily populated by […]
Jewish Life, Modern Israel
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Three Ways Christians Can Relate To the Jewish People
Is it possible for Christians to really relate to Jewish people? Nic Lesmeister shares three ways that Christians can lovingly relate to Jewish people without compromising the truth about their Messiah Jesus.
Jewish Outreach
 1 mins
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The Rising Tide of Christian Antisemitism
In this eye-opening lecture, Dr. Brown shares examples of contemporary Christian antisemitism, even among evangelicals, with a call to recover God’s promises to Israel.
Modern Israel, Antisemitism, Jewish Outreach, Lecture
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Israel: Miraculous and Complex
Do the complexities of Modern Israel and the Middle East confuse you? While on location in the northern Golan Heights of Israel, Nic Lesmeister summarizes the last century of the region’s dramatic geopolitical history—and why it still has biblical importance today.
Jewish History, Modern Israel
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Kanye, Kyrie, and the Danger of Black Israelite Identity
Kanye West drew media attention during an interview with Fox News when he claimed that the "true" Jewish race is represented by "the 12 lost tribes of Judah," or, as he stated, "the people known as the race Black." But what did he mean by this controversial statement?
Antisemitism, Theology
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The Fall Jewish Holidays for Dummies
The major Jewish holidays (or feasts) are typically separated into two categories: those in the fall and those in the spring. The first important thing to know is where these holidays originated in the Bible. In Leviticus 23, God details what He calls the “appointed times” (Hebrew: moedim) during the annual Jewish calendar. God knew […]
Jewish Holidays, Jewish Life
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Where was Sodom & Gomorrah?
There are so many places in the modern country of Jordan that most pastors will never visit, yet these sites are where so many popular Bible stories took place. One great example of this is the destruction of Sodom & Gomorrah. This event interests nearly every Christian and church leader, so getting to visit a possible site of this destroyed city was exciting.
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The God Who Heals: Three Ways Christians can Relate to the Jewish People
Although marred by centuries of misunderstanding, God's intent from the beginning was for Jews and Christians to be inseparable partners in fulfilling His mission on earth. In this teaching recorded at Gateway Church’s annual Holocaust memorial service, Nic explains the ongoing importance of our partnership as he unpacks three ways Christians can lovingly relate to Jewish people - without compromising the Good News about their Messiah Jesus.
 23 mins
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How Can Christians Respond to Antisemitism?
 How can we respond to antisemitism? I’d like to propose four practical ways here through the acronym, C.A.R.E.
Antisemitism, Jewish Life, Jewish Outreach, Theology
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Where John Was Beheaded
The ancient site of Machaerus, in the Dead Sea region of Jordan, is where John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod Antipas. What did John's final message to Jesus have in common with the Prophet Isaiah, and with us as well? Nic shares and encourages with this special, short teaching.
 3 mins
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A View from Mt. Nebo
Scripture tells us that Moses took his final and most exhaustive look at the Promised Land from Mt. Nebo (located in present day Jordan) just before he died. In this short video, Nic explains a small but significant detail that most people overlook when they consider this biblical account.
 2 mins
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The Jewish Fall Holidays – Why Are They Important?
While there is absolutely no requirement for Gentiles to observe the Jewish holidays, there is much wisdom, meaning, beauty and revelation when we choose to learn more about the Jewish foundation of our faith in Jesus!
Jewish Holidays, Jewish Life
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Special Update on the Tensions and Attacks in Israel
In this special video update from May, 2021, Nic shares valuable context and understanding about the conflict between Hamas (Gaza) and Israel - and how believers can pray when terror and violence grip the region.
Modern Israel, Jewish Life
 9 mins
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An Amazing Fact About Pentecost that Few Christians Know
Typically, Shavuot and the Christian holiday of Pentecost occur on the same day. Yet there is one astonishing connection between the Jewish and Christian celebrations of this holiday that most followers of Jesus do not know...
Jewish Holidays
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Pastor's Guide to Loving Israel - Part Four
What are some very practical ways to actively love the Jewish people? Learn how to be messengers of the Good News in a way that is sincere and honoring towards our Jewish friends. And lastly, learn how you can actively defend the Jewish people from rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism.
Jewish History
 5 mins
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